Alternative style costumes to portraits, with edge

Alternative style costumes to themed photo shoots, wearing one of a kind headpieces and accessories. Creative makeovers to further take you to the next level. ‘The Lair’ is under the radar from the norm, an arthouse photo studio located in Bowen Mountain, Sydney.

As you step into the studio, your inner child comes out. It’s a sanctuary that celebrates all things quirky, and embraces the haunting allure of gothic shadows. At Ultra Violet Lair, you’re free to express your true self, unburdened by fear or judgement. You will have full access to all of the props, headpieces and accessories in the studio space. Items are strung about the place, like cherries on the tree, ripe for picking.

Random soundscapes, oversized playing cards, mannequin dolls that like to wear masks. It’s a plethora of dolls, enriched detail and things are going to get weirder!

Themed photo shoots, unique in nature, fashioned like film plots to enchant the mind with you dressed to the nines, where decadence meets her best friend dark, with much macabre. Alternatively, swoon or move about the space, as Rhiannon recently, in her own fashion for her ‘witching hour’.

Will you succumb to this madness? Own the shadows, grace within the ornate. Choose the genre, theme or basic plot. Dark fantasy, enchanted dream, last person on the Earth, macabre to film noir. Play your part in your mayhem role solo, or with a friend. The Blade Runner set is Ana’s latest and is here to stay, further developments are currently being made.

‘Looking for a unique photo shoot that transports you to another world?
Ultra Violet Lair is the answer! Ana is the mastermind behind it all, she is creative, considerate and one of a kind. She is welcoming and passionate about transforming your vision into reality. Ana listens to you. She ensures that you are both on the same page, so your vision is achieved. She is flexible and open to suggestion, enabling your creativity to shine. But don’t worry, if that’s not you, Ana is great at guiding and directing you to ensure she captures your essence within your vision. She calmed my doubts and boosted my confidence by giving me a little sneak peek on her camera here and there.
Her creativity is unmatched; she has a great eye for detail
and her editing is superb, specialising in the mystical realm.

The studio is compact, but offers versatility with loads of different
backdrops that can be tailored to fit your vision. With an abundance of props from cute and dainty all the way through loopy and spooky, you are covered. The wardrobe choices are sensational. Lots to choose from – dresses, two pieces, skirts, blouses, corsets, capes and stockings. Specialising in the darker aesthetic, a diversity of black pieces. A wide variety of colours are also available, ranging from simple, classic designs to countless unique and
ornate pieces. I selected a sensational emerald green two piece that sent me back into the Victorian period with a hoop underskirt. Accessories are plentiful to style your look, with a special mention to the exquisite headpieces to choose from. A mysterious and sultry burgundy mask elevated the shoot and left my jaw on the floor, upon looking at the results.
Be careful though, not only will you be transformed within the shoot, you
may also be transported forward in time, as the time flies by. Overall, I am so happy with experience. I am overjoyed and in awe of the absolutely stunning photos that Ana captured.’

Testimonial – Rhiannon Dark

This experience is more than costume and photography. It’s a declaration that you are unapologetically you. It’s a testament that celebrates your individuality, your strength, and your journey, seizing the narrative. Each photograph, a visual story that speaks of liberation, daring, and the joy of a life lived authentically.

Join the ranks of those who dare to rewrite their story.

*Bookings by appointment ONLY
Open – Monday to Saturday’s
Location – *Private residence – 10 Crag Crescent, Bowen Mountain, NSW 2753

Ana at Ultra Violet Lair would like to acknowledge and pay her respect to the traditional custodians of the land, the Darug and Darkinjung people, where she lives and her work is created.

Outdoor shoots

The photos of the bushlands were taken 13th August, just with an iPhone whilst on a walk, of the fire-trail that runs parallel to the back of our property. Claudia wearing dark attire was taken out the back. Bec, the first Queen of Hearts was photographed in our front yard. Miranda Fair was photographed in bushlands close to here with her own flamingo plastic birds edited into the photo. Also wearing the recently Queen of Hearts headpiece inspired from the original Lewis Carroll ‘Alice in Wonderland’ book.

So many great spots for photography. A local park a few minutes drive, also has stunning large trees as backdrops, as well as to be amongst the branches, good for Halloween amongst other!

Off the glittering highway you go..
Arrive with your makeup to die for, or have your
makeup professionally applied
Then dress to the nines, hand-picked by you,
your then primed ready to be photographed

Gift Certificates

Birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions, to the value of $100.00, $199.00, $500.00. Available NOW via the link.

After a custom amount? Please get in contact via the super easy form request, on the contact page. Select ‘request a custom gift certificate’ from the drop down menu, fill out your return email address etc and advise your amount request.

Porcelain beauty, decadent details. Are you up for being the next Alice?

What a ride in costume land, cutting up an expensive wedding dress and converting into something new! See the blog article re this.

Many options for headpieces, check out the complete range with two more to be added soon via the accessories category in Costumes and styling options.

‘This AMAAAZING costume is typical of her work, all painstakingly handmade and gorgeous to behold. It just needed a senior face and a touch of madness to make it complete! More to come! Thanks Ana!’

The above on Miranda Fair’s Facebook page @mirandafairsings re this photo.

Playing Card One Pieces just added – 3rd May!

All sizes! The neck/fitted hoodie can be taken off. These two gems are straight from Opera Australia’s recent sale.

https://ultravioletlair.com.au/costumes

Dark humour with witchy vibes

Kicking off again at Ana’s Instagram page @ultravioletlair  A repeat of the wholesome tales of two mannequins who like to play with power tools amongst other things.

Backstory, Ana’s mother was in various hospitals frequently in 2019, thankfully she is fine now. Ana’s love for loves dark art and concepts, combined with her young toddler, at the time, keeping her busy, she needed an outlet for creativity. Rumaging through second hand stores, a vintage book due to the graphics on the cover, presented itself ‘Cherry Ames Girls Annual’. Ana decided to take photos as background scenes from the hospitals, knew Ardeth was hilarious (and the person behind the scenes). Ana & Magenta approached Ardeth to be a model in this unravelling tale of mayhem, based on text extracted and made up stuff along the way. 

Mannequin models Ardeth – @ardeth1960  – Magenta – @ultravioletlair